I don't own ff7 wish I did.
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Cloud drove fenir slowly through the gates, the land in front of them was gorgeous, and to the right far off in the distance was a beach with beautiful white sand and crystal blue water the kind you only see on TV. And to the left only a few feet away from them was a house more like a mansion compared to any house Tifa had ever seen before. The house was made of brick with about 8 windows four one the top layer and 4 on the bottom. The drive way was made out of small rocks that lead to a 2 car garage, in the yard was a giant weeping willow tree; Cloud put the fenir in the garage.
"Your house is beautiful."
"Thank you." Cloud said as he helped Tifa off of fenir.
"Why are you living with me?" Tifa asked sarcastically
"Who would pass up living with a beautiful woman and the free drinks?" He chuckled as he led Tifa to the front door with his hand intertwined with hers.
The front door was made of an dark oak wood, Tifa was slightly nervous about coming into clouds home she watched as he pulled the keys out of his left pocket, but before he could unlock the door it opened and in front of him stood a tall rather old looking man with white long hair that was neatly tied back into a ponytail, he was dressed in a black and white tuxedo.
"Welcome master Strife and Miss Lockhart."
"Hi West." Cloud said as he padded him on his back. "Could you get the luggage please?"
"Sure Sir."
Tifa walked through the front doors and her mouth dropped his house was unbelievable it remind her of the house from the game tomb raider. All the floors where wooden, their where two sets of wooden stairs on the left and right side of the house the sky light lit up the whole room and there was another set of wooden doors that looked like they lead you to and other room.
Cloud grabbed her left hand. "Would you like me to show you around?"
Tifa just followed behind him still in awe, they walked through the wooden double doors into a dining room area.
"To the left is the kitchen and over there down the hall is the inside pool, pretty cool huh?"
"Yeah." Tifa said peering her head over Clouds shoulder.
"And the room we just pasted is the party room." Cloud stated as he walked with Tifa back up the hallway.
"What's this room?" Tifa asked as she stopped in front of a room Cloud must have forgotten to tell her about.
"Oh… that room."
"Master Strife, Miss Lockhart, could you meet me by your chambers." West voice said as it came through the intercom system.
"I really wish he would stop calling me that."
"Oh I think it's cute." Tifa stopped and tried to act seductive. "Master Strife." She giggled and returned to her natural self.
Cloud just looked down and shook his head. "Come on when we get there I will show you our rooms."
"Okay." Tifa hurried behind him.
They headed up the right set of steps that where in the main corridor where they had first entered.
"What's on the other side?" Tifa asked as she pointed to her left
"Well that side is for guest and that is also where West sleeps and this side is for family and very close friends."
"Oh." Tifa said as she walked up the last step, when they turned right there stood West, Tifa practically bumped into him but she managed to save herself.
"Dinner will be ready soon will you be eating in separate rooms?"
Cloud was getting to ready to shake his head yes but Tifa interrupted
"No… he will be eating in my room if you don't mind?"
"No I do not Miss Lockhart and by the way your luggage is in your room would you like me to show you where it is?" West politely asked.
"No thank you West I'll show her."
"Yes master strife."
Cloud and Tifa continued down the hall.
"Well here it is." Cloud said as he opened the wooden door they stood in front of. "My room is right here." He pointed to the left of him. "See you later." Cloud placed a light kiss on her forehead and walked into his room and shut the door.
Tifa blushed and did the same. Tifa removed her black tennis shoes and socks and placed them by the wall beside the wooden door. The carpet that was now placed under her bare feet felt like clouds or cotton candy. Her room was beautiful a paradise in its own. The soft carpet was a royal green color and the walls were painted a soft relaxing mint green color there was a king size bed that sat on the right wall it was covered in and light and dark green comforter, with four big white fluffy pillows on the top. Across from the bed was a large vanity chair and next to there was a walk in closet her luggage was sitting inside of it.
Tifa walked around the bed into the bathroom the walls where the same color as the bed room. The floor was covered in black tile the tub was also black and big enough to fit at lease tree people in it and a glass shower you could have a party in, and of course there were the regular thing every bathroom had a sink with a mirror and a toilet.
As Tifa walked out of the bathroom she noticed two glass doors that led to a balcony. She opened the doors and walk on to the wooden balcony that was painted white. Tifa could see the sunset from where she was standing and it was wonderful. She stood there for a moment until she noticed another balcony to her left, she already knew it was Clouds room, she couldn't see Cloud she could just see a corner of his room his walls where painted a warm grey and the carpet was black she could also tell he had a dim light on.
Tifa walked back into her room then shut and locked the glass doors behind her she also pulled the curtain over them. She pulled her cell phone out of her back pocket and looked at the time.
"Gosh 8:00 already I'd better get ready for dinner." She said aloud to herself
She grabbed her shoes and socks and placed them in the closet she also unpacked her things and put them away, after that she made her way to the shower. They had the bathroom stocked with all types of soaps shampoos and conditioners, to Tifa's luck she found the same brand of things that she used at home. She took of the bracelet that Cloud gave her earlier that day and admired it.
"Oh… Cloud." She purred as she put the bracelet on the bathroom counter.
Tifa got in the shower and washed up, her body was a little tired form the travel and the hot water and the cherry almond smell from the soap was exactly what she needed. Soon after she got out of the shower she got dressed she wore a black tank top and plain blue jeans. She needed West help for dinner but she would have to find him first.
30 minutes had gone by since Cloud had entered his room he had had a shower and dressed himself. He wore a dark blue button up and blue jeans. He sat on the edge of his bed that was covered in black and white covers. He was holding a picture of his mother.
"I'm I doing the right thing by bringing her here?" Cloud asked the picture.
At first there was no answer as he brushed his fingers across the picture then there was a cold breeze that gave Cloud chill bumps on his arms. He slowly looked up and saw a familiar figure stand a few feet away from him.
She wore a light blue dress that was loose a flowing, she had a purple ribbon tied around her waist. She was small framed with pale skin, her eyes where a blue color with a purple ring around her pupil. Her hair was the same golden color as Clouds she had very thick bangs the rest of her hair was straight and hung to the middle of her back.
"Mom" Cloud said as he slowly rose to his feet.
"Why are you so unsure of your self do you not love her?"
"Yes I do." Cloud said with no hesitation "but I …I don't want her to have to live like you did if something were to happen to me."
"You shouldn't worry about that." Clouds mother put her hand on his shoulder. "I will do my best to protect both you and her so live and be happy understand?"
"Yes I understand."
Clouds mom began to walk back to the spot where she appeared.
"I love you mom."
"I love you too son and be safe." She gave her son a small smile and with that disappeared.
Cloud placed the picture back on the table and flopped on the bed with his hands under his head.
He felt his eyes began to water. "I'm a man I won't cry."
He shook his head as to shake away his thoughts. He stared at the grey until there was a knock at the door.
"What!" Cloud said so distraught forgetting his manners. "Sorry West can I help you."
"No need to apologize, your dinner is ready and Miss Lockhart is waiting."
Cloud stood up and walked out of his room West shut it behind him, West knocked twice at Tifa's door.
"Miss Lockhart, Master Strife is here."
"Okay let him in." Tifa's muffled voice came through the door.
West opened the door then shut it behind Cloud. Cloud was stuck in the same spot when he saw what Tifa had done, there was a small round tabled covered with a red cloth, Tifa sat in one chair while the one across from her was waiting for him. She had one lit tall white candle in the middle of the table. The plates where full of spaghetti and the table was set. Cloud went and sat in the empty seat.
"So do you like it?" Tifa asked as she stared at him like a puppy.
"Of course I do but isn't the man supposed to do this for the woman?"
"Well I don't think it matters." They both started to eat to their food.
Tifa took a sip of her wine "So what do we have planned for tomorrow?"
"Well let's see… how about the beach then some shopping and then dinner?"
"Sounds like a plan." Tifa added "Hey cloud can I ask you a personal question?"
"Yeah what is it?"
"When was your last relationship?" they had talked a little about some of his girlfriends he had when he was relatively young.
Cloud took a big gulp of his wine. "About three years ago to a girl named scarlet."
"What happened?"
Cloud took another gulp just talking about her scared the shit out of him. "She was way too possessive started following me everywhere and started calling me her husband and tell everyone she was pregnant and Mrs. Cherry didn't like her to much anyway."
Tifa just finished eating her food and drinking her wine. What I would give to be your wife she thought to herself.
"Hey Cloud you wanna look at the stars."
"Sure." Cloud stood up and walked towards her then held her hand as they walked to the balcony.
"It's beautiful outside tonight Cloud."
"Not as beautiful as you." Cloud faced Tifa and held her body close to his than laid a passionate kiss on her lips.
The kiss slowly became more and more passionate with every moment that passed. They stumbled into the bed room until they reached the bed. The night air swept into the room cooling it and the bodies that lay in the bed slowing them down. Cloud stopped and looked into Tifa's eyes and moved the bang out of her face and placed it behind her ear.
"What's wrong?" Tifa asked
"I just want to tell you something."
"O.k. what is it?"
Clouds face turned slightly red and he just blurted out. "I love you!"
Tifa was speechless for a second. "Truly I love you too… but I'm still a virgin so I'm scared."
"Tifa I'll be gentle with you I would never take advantage of you."
"I know." Tifa held her head down.
Cloud kissed her again to give her reassurance. Tifa felt herself falling under his control; his every touch made her shiver her hands began to search the regions under his shirt.
"Miss Lockhart, I'm here to get your dishes."
Cloud and Tifa separated and straightened themselves up
"Come on in." West did as he was told and grabbed the table dishes and removed them from the room and left.
"Well Tifa I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Cloud gave Tifa a kiss on the lips.
"Yeah tomorrow."
Cloud left and headed to his room, Tifa put on her pajamas and went to bed Cloud did the same.
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